Description
Spiced Pumpkin Monkey Bread is a cozy, pull-apart treat made with pumpkin-infused dough, warm fall spices, and a gooey cinnamon-sugar coating. Perfect for holiday baking, brunches, or fall gatherings, this sweet and sticky bread invites everyone to dig in and enjoy autumn’s warmest flavors.
Ingredients
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
3 cups granulated sugar, divided
¾ cup unsalted butter, softened (½ cup + 6 tablespoons)
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
4½ to 5 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons salt
1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon, divided
¾ teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided
½ teaspoon + ⅛ teaspoon ground ginger, divided
¼ teaspoon + ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves, divided
½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine yeast with 1 tablespoon sugar and ½ cup warm milk. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
In a large bowl, mix remaining warm milk, pumpkin puree, ½ cup butter, ½ cup sugar, salt, and yeast mixture. Stir until smooth.
Gradually add flour (1 cup at a time) until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth.
Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled.
Mix remaining sugar with 1 tsp cinnamon, ½ tsp nutmeg, ½ tsp ginger, and ¼ tsp cloves in a shallow bowl. Melt remaining butter separately.
Punch down dough and roll into walnut-sized balls. Dip each in melted butter, then coat in spiced sugar.
Layer the coated balls in a greased Bundt pan, sprinkling brown sugar and any leftover spice mix between layers.
Cover and let rise again for 45–60 minutes, until puffy.
Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, until golden brown.
Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then invert onto a plate. Serve warm.
Notes
Dough may be slightly sticky—dust hands with flour as needed.
For extra indulgence, drizzle with cream cheese glaze.
Prep dough and assemble the night before, then bake fresh in the morning.
Can be made in other pans (loaf or 9×13) if Bundt pan is unavailable.
Rustic appearance is part of the charm—no need for perfection!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American